Aegis Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Aegis Name at a Glance

Name	Aegis
Meaning	Variant of Aegeus: Zeus' shield, which was made of goatskin. Also the name of the second husband of Medea.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Aegis Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Aegis means “Variant of Aegeus: Zeus' shield, which was made of goatskin. Also the name of the second husband of Medea”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Aegis Name Origin

Our database records Aegis under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Aegis a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Aegis is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Aegis

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